State vital records · MOMS
Minnesota Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Minnesota — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Minnesota · 145 offices
- 145
- Offices listed
- 104
- Counties covered
- $26.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Avg. processing
At a glance
Birth Certificate
$26 · “As of September 5, 2023, the Office of Vital Records is mailing birth and death records and certificates from applications received on or before: August 25, 2023 - regular processing September 1, 2023 - rush processing”
Death Certificate
$13 · “As of September 5, 2023, the Office of Vital Records is mailing birth and death records and certificates from applications received on or before: August 25, 2023 - regular processing September 1, 2023 - rush processing”
Marriage Certificate
$9 · Varies by county
Minnesota Official Marriage System (this is the online search database, but certificates are only issued at county offices) (MOMS)
- Address
- Varies by county
- Mailing
- Varies by county
- Phone
- Varies by county
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Varies by county
Minnesota Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $26
- Additional copy
- $19
- Rush fee
- $20 for rush processing, $16 for express delivery
- Processing time
- “As of September 5, 2023, the Office of Vital Records is mailing birth and death records and certificates from applications received on or before: August 25, 2023 - regular processing September 1, 2023 - rush processing”
- Rush processing
- “As of September 5, 2023, the Office of Vital Records is mailing birth and death records and certificates from applications received on or before: August 25, 2023 - regular processing September 1, 2023 - rush processing”
- Public after
- Only Single-parent kids record are confidential
Who can request
- Adoption Agencies
- Attorneys
- Children
- Government Officials
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Great Grandchildren
- Great Grandparents
- Health Care Agent
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Other Person by Court Order
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Representatives of Minnesota Child Support Programs
- Spouse
- Successor
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name
- Father's Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Mother's Name
- Place of Birth
- Sex
- Your Date of Birth
- Your Name
- Your Notarized Signature
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Accepted ID
- Notarized Signature
Minnesota Death Certificate
- Fee
- $13
- Additional copy
- $6
- Rush fee
- $20 for rush processing, $16 for express delivery
- Processing time
- “As of September 5, 2023, the Office of Vital Records is mailing birth and death records and certificates from applications received on or before: August 25, 2023 - regular processing September 1, 2023 - rush processing”
- Rush processing
- “As of September 5, 2023, the Office of Vital Records is mailing birth and death records and certificates from applications received on or before: August 25, 2023 - regular processing September 1, 2023 - rush processing”
- Public after
- Not Restricted
Who can request
- Children
- Government Officials
- Legal Representative
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Representative of the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Service Officer of a Veteran Organization
- Siblings
- Successor
- Trustee of a Trust
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mother's Name
- Place of Death
- Spouse Name
- Your Birthdate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Notarized Signature
Minnesota Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $9
- Additional copy
- $9
- Rush fee
- Varies by county
- Processing time
- Varies by county
- Rush processing
- Varies by county
- Public after
- Not Restricted
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Most Minnesota birth and death records are requested at the county level. Browse by office type, popular city, or county.
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All counties (104)
- Aitkin County2
- Alexandria County1
- Anoka County2
- Bagley County1
- Baudette County1
- Becker County2
- Beltrami County2
- Benson County1
- Benton County1
- Big Stone County1
- Blue Earth County1
- Brown County2
- Carlton County1
- Carver County1
- Cass County2
- Chippewa County1
- Chisago County2
- Clay County2
- Clearwater County1
- Cook County1
- Cottonwood County1
- Crow Wing County2
- Dakota County2
- Dodge County2
- Douglas County1
- Duluth County1
- Faribault County1
- Fillmore County2
- Freeborn County1
- Goodhue County2
- Grant County1
- Hallock County1
- Hennepin County2
- Houston County2
- Hubbard County1
- Human Services of Faribault and Martin County1
- Inter- County1
- Isanti County2
- Itasca County2
- Jackson County2
- Kanabec County2
- Kandiyohi County2
- Kittson County1
- Kooch County1
- Koochiching County1
- Lac qui Parle County1
- Lake County1
- Lake of the Woods County1
- Le Sueur County2
- Lincoln County1
- Lyon County1
- Mahnomen County1
- Marshall County2
- Martin County1
- McLeod County2
- Meeker County2
- Mille Lacs County1
- Minneapolis County3
- Morrison County1
- Mower County2
- Murray County1
- Nicollet County1
- Nobles County1
- Norman County1
- Olmsted County1
- Otter Tail County2
- Owatonna County1
- Park Rapids County1
- Pennington County1
- Pine County2
- Pipestone County1
- Polk County2
- Pope County1
- Quin County1
- Ramsey County1
- Red Lake County1
- Redwood County1
- Renville County2
- Rice County1
- Rock County1
- Roseau County2
- Saint Peter County1
- Scott County2
- Sherburne County1
- Sibley County2
- St. Louis County1
- St. Paul - Ramsey County1
- Stearns County2
- Steele County1
- Stevens County1
- Swift County1
- Todd County2
- Traverse County1
- Wabasha County2
- Wadena County1
- Warren County1
- Waseca County2
- Washington County1
- Watonwan County2
- Wilkin County2
- Winona County1
- Worthington County1
- Wright County2
- Yellow Medicine County1
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State
- Phone
- (651) 296-2803 1-877-551-6767 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Mailing
- Minnesota Secretary of State - Certification First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201 Saint Paul, MN 55101
- Details
- The original notarized document signed by a Minnesota Notary or the original certified copy from a Minnesota county
Minnesota vital records FAQs
How much does a Minnesota birth certificate cost?
The fee is $26.
How long does a Minnesota birth certificate take?
“As of September 5, 2023, the Office of Vital Records is mailing birth and death records and certificates from applications received on or before: August 25, 2023 - regular processing September 1, 2023 - rush processing”
How much does a Minnesota death certificate cost?
The fee is $13.
How long does a Minnesota death certificate take?
“As of September 5, 2023, the Office of Vital Records is mailing birth and death records and certificates from applications received on or before: August 25, 2023 - regular processing September 1, 2023 - rush processing”
How much does a Minnesota marriage certificate cost?
The fee is $9.
How long does a Minnesota marriage certificate take?
Varies by county
Where do I get a birth certificate in Minnesota?
Minnesota birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 145 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.
Can I order a Minnesota birth certificate online?
Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.